Leeds United fans ‘can’t believe’ Marcelo Bielsa as new footage emerges
Leeds United fans have been left emotional after footage emerged of Marcelo Bielsa and Raphinha at the Copa America.
Bielsa’s Uruguay side defeated Rahinha’s Brazil on penalties to progress to the semi-final, and immediately after the game, the boss rushed to console his former player.
The pair spent two years together at Elland Road, with Raphinha previously crediting the manager as the person who helped him make his career what it is today.
Fans reminisced about their time at Leeds, commenting how lucky they felt to have watched both at the club in the Premier League.
Leeds United fans emotional as footage emerges of Marcelo Bielsa and Raphina
Raphinha’s impact for Brazil in recent weeks has led to fans questioning how they once had him at the club, given their contrasting fortunes since his departure to Barcelona in 2022.
Bielsa, meanwhile, holds a special place in the hearts of Leeds fans after guiding the club back to the Premier League in 2020.
Some supporters described the video as “heartbreaking” as they confessed they had become emotional at the sight.
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